Key Competitive Advantages Of The Toyota Avalon

Hybrid Synergy Drive® System

No other competitor offers the advantage of full hybrid technology in the premium full-size sedan market segment.

Impressive Fuel Economy

Utilizing a proven combination of technologies like Toyota’s Dual VVT-i and the award-winning Hybrid Synergy Drive® system, Avalon sets the bar with frugal fuel economy and large car performance all in the same package. Avalon Hybrid models show customers that Toyota cares about EPA-estimated mpg.

Advanced Technology

Avalon is host to a number of exciting technology features with limited to no availability on several key competitors, from the Entune® App Suite1 to Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)2 and Intelligent Touch capacitive switches.

Heated Rear Seats

Avalon is equipped with heated rear seats to add extra convenience to passengers. This luxury feature is missing from Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300 and Buick LaCrosse.

Commitment to Safety

Avalon features ten standard airbags3 and Toyota’s Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL)4 front seats, plus Blind Spot Monitor5 with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert6, available Pre-Collision System7 and available automatic high beams8. New for 2016, the Avalon will include Toyota Safety Sense™ as a package.

Better Value

According to IntelliChoice.com’s 5-year Cost of Ownership calculator, 2015 Avalon received an Above Average Value rating and boasts lower 5-year ownership costs than its key competitors9.

Value: Avalon received a better value rating and boasts lower 5-year estimated ownership costs than Maxima for 2015 models, according to IntelliChoice. In fact, Maxima’s two models both received “Poor” ratings, while Avalon’s lowest rating was “Above Average”

Technology: Avalon XLE features Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App1 standard eight speakers, HD Radio™, and HD traffic and weather in major metro areas, just a few features not standard on Taurus Limited